<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Alaska RV Rental</title><updated>2012-02-05T12:49:37Z</updated><id>http://blog.bnbrv.com/atom.aspx</id><link href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/atom.aspx" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link href="http://blog.bnbrv.com" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" /><generator uri="http://app.onlinequickblog.com/" version="2.6.6">Quick Blogcast</generator><entry><title>B&amp;B RV RECEIVES PRESTIGOUS AWARD</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/12/21/bb-rv-receives-prestigous-award.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-12-21:55a5ef9c-a677-489d-a0cd-17533f798d84</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><updated>2011-12-21T21:34:52Z</updated><published>2011-12-21T21:34:52Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;
                Press Release&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
            &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p style="font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;"&gt;
                BNBRv.com
                Receives
                2011
                Best of Anchorage
                Award
            &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                NEW YORK, NY,
                December 14, 2011
                -- 
                BNBRv.com
                has been selected for the
                2011
                Best of 
                Anchorage
                Award in the
                Automobile Rental
                category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses
                throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe
                have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business
                category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business
                through service to their customers and community.
            &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                
                Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners
                in each category. The
                2011
                USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based
                on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third
                parties.
            &lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p class="heading"&gt;
                About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by
                local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose
                of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community.
                Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional
                associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing
                groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and
                business entrepreneurs across America.&lt;/p&gt;
            &lt;p&gt;
                SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association&lt;br&gt;
                &lt;br&gt;
                CONTACT:&lt;br&gt;
                U.S. Commerce Association&lt;br&gt;
                Email: PublicRelations@uscaaward.com&lt;br&gt;
                URL: &lt;a href="http://www.uscaaward.com"&gt;www.uscaaward.com&lt;/a&gt;
            &lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Denali Park Activities</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/04/17/denali-park-activities.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-04-17:3a3d5949-0a02-4430-885f-05b706a904a0</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Alaska Activities" /><updated>2011-04-18T05:41:00Z</updated><published>2011-04-18T05:41:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;h1&gt;Denali National Park Alaska Day Tours &amp;amp; Activities&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The highlight of any Alaska vacation is a trip to America's crown 
jewel of the National Park system - Denali National Park! Denali 
National Park is an absolutely stunning location that the whole family 
will love, and it offers up a wide variety of different tours allowing 
you to fully absorb the magic of the setting and the wildlife that 
surrounds you. This the 'theme park' of the north. Go on a hike, play in
 the lakes, fish in the rivers, be a part of nature. Mother nature's 
magic is in full bloom in Denali. The majestic mountains, the fragrant 
flowers, and the pure landscape are enough to make you pause in awe. 
Come see the unspoiled frontier of Alaska, in Denali National Park.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_backcountry_adventure.html"&gt;Denali National Park Wildlife Viewing &amp;amp; Park Bus Trip&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxtourcode"&gt;Product Info&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/images/thumbs/tn_mtmckinley_denali.jpg" align="left"&gt;Searching
 for wildlife like Grizzly Bears, Wolf, Moose, Dall Sheep, and Cariboos 
in the wild tundra with 20,320ft tall Mt McKinley (the tallest mountain 
in North America) looming large in the background, is the prime reason 
why people come to Denali National Park. You can take advantage of 
Denali Backcountry Adventure, a full day narrated trip that will take 
you deep inside Denali National Park in the Kantishna region along the 
Park Road. Click Learn More for further information. &lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxrightcontent"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Price&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;$149 per person&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_backcountry_adventure.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_atv_adventures.html"&gt;Denali ATV Adventures&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/img/thumbs/tn_denali_atv_adventure.jpg" align="left"&gt;Four
 fully guided Denali National Park ATV Adventures. Some excursions are 
available as early as May 24th, and as late as September 15th. Come see 
Alaska the way Alaskan's do!&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" style="float: right; margin: 20px 5px 0pt 0pt;" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_atv_adventures.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="clear"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali-jeep-backcountry-safari.html"&gt;Denali Jeep&lt;sub&gt;Â®&lt;/sub&gt; Backcountry Safari&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxtourcode"&gt;Product Info&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/images/thumbs/tn_jeep-safari.jpg" align="left"&gt;Take the wheel of a 4-WD Jeep Wrangler&lt;sub&gt;®&lt;/sub&gt;
 and follow your guide on a spectacular off-road journey into Denali's 
Backcountry. Keep a look out  for wildlife; this is habitat for moose, 
foxes, caribou and bears.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxrightcontent"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Price&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;$139.00 Adults / $93.00 Children&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali-jeep-backcountry-safari.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_alaska_flightseeing.html"&gt;Denali National Park Flightseeing Tour&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/img/thumbs/tn_denali_air.jpg" align="left"&gt;Seeing
 Mt. McKinley from the ground is never a sure thing as it is located 
ninety miles from Denali Park entrance and conditions constantly change.&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" style="float: right; margin: 20px 5px 0pt 0pt;" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_alaska_flightseeing.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="clear"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/heli_tours.html"&gt;Denali National Park Heli-hiking &amp;amp; Heli-tours&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/img/thumbs/tn_helicopter_denali2.jpg" align="left"&gt;Stunning
 views of Denali Park, ancient glaciers, towering peaks and a guided 
glacier hike combine to make this a memorable opportunity.&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" style="float: right; margin: 20px 5px 0pt 0pt;" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/heli_tours.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="clear"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/iditarod_dog_kennel.html"&gt;Denali National Park Iditarod Dog Kennel Tour&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxtourcode"&gt;Product Info&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/images/thumbs/tn_huskies.jpg" align="left"&gt;Step
 back from the crowds and join an intimate group for a personal tour of 
the homestead and Iditarod race kennel of an Iditarod champion.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxrightcontent"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Duration&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;Departure: 8:30am, 12:30pm, 7:00pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Price&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;$49.00 per adult / $29.00 per child&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/iditarod_dog_kennel.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/dog-ride-wilderness-living-adventure.html"&gt;Dog Ride And Wilderness Living Adventure&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxtourcode"&gt;Product Info&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/images/thumbs/tn_denali-dog-ride-adv.jpg" align="left"&gt;The
 Dog Ride and Wilderness Living Adventure is an exciting, fun filled 
adventure that provides a up close look into wilderness living. At this 
riverside location, visit with Alaskans that make their living and raise
 their families in the wilderness near Denali.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxrightcontent"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Price&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;$79.00 Adults / $49.00 Children&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/dog-ride-wilderness-living-adventure.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/whitewater_rafting.html"&gt;Denali National Park Whitewater Rafting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxhome linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/images/thumbs/tn_scenic_rafting.jpg" align="left"&gt;Choose
 from the two-hour introductory, family-oriented "McKinley Run" (class 
II &amp;amp; III), where you may see moose, dall sheep, caribou and bears.&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" style="float: right; margin: 20px 5px 0pt 0pt;" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/whitewater_rafting.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="clear"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;table class="linkbox" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxtitle"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_wilderness_safari.html"&gt;Denali National Park Wilderness Safari&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxtourcode"&gt;Product Info&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxleft linkboxcontent"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/img/thumbs/tn_denali_wilderness_safari.jpg" align="left"&gt;Take
 a covered and heated powerboat for a 3 hour round trip river safari 
into "bush Alaska." Travel to a remote trapper's camp in the wilderness.
 Several convenient departure times available.&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxdivide"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td class="linkboxright linkboxrightcontent"&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Duration&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;Departure: 7:30am, 8:00am, 12pm, 2pm, 5pm&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h5&gt;Price&lt;/h5&gt;&lt;p&gt;$119.00 per adult / $60.50 per child&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a class="linkboxbutton" href="http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/denali_national_park/denali_wilderness_safari.html"&gt;Learn More&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>RV Vacation</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/04/17/rv-vacation.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-04-17:e7dbbae1-0896-412e-86e8-8ca05008a438</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Rv Vacation" /><updated>2011-04-18T05:41:00Z</updated><published>2011-04-18T05:41:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="0" width="100%"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td colspan="2" align="left" valign="top"&gt;&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Is 
                                      RV travel truly the ultimate family vacation 
                                      getaway? What makes this pastime so popular, 
                                      with over 8 million RVs on the road in the 
                                      US alone?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;Good 
                                      question, I thought. So, I decided to give 
                                      myself a little writing assignment. 500 
                                      words or so. &lt;i&gt;What,&lt;/i&gt; I asked myself,&lt;i&gt; 
                                      is so great about RV travel? Why are so 
                                      many people, from all walks of life and 
                                      from many countries around the world, hooked 
                                      on the RV lifestyle? Is it really the &lt;b&gt;ULTIMATE 
                                      FAMILY VACATION&lt;/b&gt;? And if so, why? &lt;/i&gt;Well, 
                                      I scratched my head a little, furrowed my 
                                      brow, and finally . . . accepted the assignment. 
                                      &lt;br&gt;
                                      &lt;br&gt;
                                      A little research later, the answers were 
                                      in. According to a recent study by the Recreation 
                                      Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), approximately 
                                      1/12 of all US households currently own 
                                      a RV. 1/12! That works out to something 
                                      like 8 million on the road in the US alone! 
                                      The mind boggles.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;This 
                                      trend points to the obvious - Americans 
                                      and many other like-minded people around 
                                      the world just love to hop into their RV 
                                      and hit the road. Nowadays, many RV owners 
                                      opt for trips of relatively short duration, 
                                      closer to home, at a much higher frequency 
                                      than just a few years ago. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;That's 
                                      the end result - but it doesn't answer the 
                                      WHY? What advantages does the RV lifestyle 
                                      offer? Why is RV travel so great? &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
                                    &lt;p align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;A 
                                      lot of it is based on what I call &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color="#ff9900" size="3"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      CamperTrails'&lt;i&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000"&gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#ff9900"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" size="5"&gt;3xf&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt; 
                                      &lt;font size="3"&gt;travel concept: &lt;/font&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" size="4"&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      f&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;i&gt;reedom&lt;/i&gt;, 
                                      &lt;font color="#ff0000" size="4"&gt;&lt;i&gt;f&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;i&gt;lexibility&lt;/i&gt; 
                                      &amp;amp;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font color="#ff0000" size="4"&gt;&lt;i&gt;f&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;i&gt;un&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
                                    &lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;i&gt;Here 
                                    are the 10 leading reasons why people prefer 
                                    RV travel to any other type of vacation:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td colspan="2" valign="top"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
                                &lt;tr&gt; 
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;1&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;FREEDOM, 
                                      FLEXIBILITY AND FUN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      RV owners enjoy the flexibility and freedom 
                                      to go where they want, when they want. That 
                                      fits right in with CamperTrails' 3XF system 
                                      (that's Freedom, Flexibility and Fun). No 
                                      need to worry about inflexible schedules 
                                      and luggage restrictions. No need to plan 
                                      ahead and make arrangements. RVers are free 
                                      to take it one day at a time. In other words, 
                                      remain in one place or change your destination 
                                      according to your mood. Or do both - it's 
                                      your decision. Bottom line? Only you determine 
                                      the view from your window! &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                &lt;tr&gt; 
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;2&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;COMFORT 
                                      &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      With RV travel, you don't have to give up 
                                      the comforts of home. You are free to enjoy 
                                      small winding highways and byways, quaint 
                                      country towns, state parks, mountainous 
                                      terrain and all the beauty the outdoors 
                                      has to offer. Modern motorhomes come fully 
                                      equipped with kitchens and bathrooms, full 
                                      home entertainment systems, air-conditioning 
                                      and much more. Strap your mountain bikes 
                                      or other outdoor sporting equipment onto 
                                      the RV, and you're off to vacation heaven. 
                                      As their name suggests (well, more than 
                                      suggests, actually) Toy Hauler RVs are specially 
                                      designed to allow RVers to take their toys 
                                      - such as off-road vehicles on the road 
                                      with them. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;3&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE 
                                      ULTIMATE FAMILY VACATION GETAWAY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      It is great for family travel. Everyone 
                                      is close by, parents can spend quality time 
                                      with their kids, and many RVers feel that 
                                      it is a great way to bond. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;4&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;ULTIMATE 
                                      CONVENIENCE&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      The RV can be permanently packed with all 
                                      the heavy stuff, ready to go. Just pack 
                                      a few clothes and your ready to hit the 
                                      road. (The RV also makes a great storage 
                                      space for extra garden furniture, back yard 
                                      barbecue and other garden stuff. This tip 
                                      courtesy of my wife.) &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;5&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt; 
                                      BUDGET&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      There's an RV for every taste and 
budget. 
                                      Starting at around $4000, the sky 
is the 
                                      limit. Nowadays especially, you 
can find great deals on used RVs.  eBay always 
                                      has a large offering, or just 
check your local classifieds - there are some great deals out there. 
These hard  times dictate economic prudence - so buying a used RV or 
motorhome can be a wise decision. If you are contemplating a used RV, be
 sure to download 
                                      our (free) used RV buying 
checklist.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                &lt;tr&gt; 
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;6&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE 
                                      LURE OF THE OPEN ROAD&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br&gt;
                                      When you go on a motorhome vacation, you 
                                      get the freedom and beauty of the great 
                                      outdoors - right on your doorstep. Enjoy 
                                      the beaches, lakes and forests, the mountains, 
                                      the flora and the fauna from up close - 
                                      without ever giving up the comforts of home. 
                                      What can beat that? &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;7&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;CLOSE 
                                      TO NATURE&lt;br&gt;
                                      &lt;/b&gt;When you choose a motorhome vacation, 
                                      you can get as close to nature as is physically 
                                      possible. If Nature is your passion, RV 
                                      travel is the best way to see the world&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;8&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;OUTDOOR 
                                      SPORTS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      RV travel is great for outdoor and extreme 
                                      sports enthusiasts. Get immediate access 
                                      to the sports you love: hiking, bicycling, 
                                      kayaking, fishing, golfing, racing - or 
                                      whatever you feel like. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;Participant 
                                      or spectator - the choice is yours! &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;9&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;ECONOMY&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;
                                      Cost comparison studies show that in many 
                                      instances, RV or motorhome vacations are 
                                      more economical than a comparable vacation 
                                      by car, cruise ship or resort. When you 
                                      travel by RV, even when you figure in RV 
                                      amortization, gas costs, RV camper park 
                                      costs, food, entertainment and amenities, 
                                      RV travel costs are significantly less (by 
                                      a whopping 74%, according to RVIA studies). 
                                      &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top" width="4%"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#ff0000" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6"&gt;&lt;i&gt;10&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                  &lt;td align="left" valign="top"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;VERSATILITY&lt;/b&gt; 
                                      &lt;br&gt;
                                      Motorhomes offer owners a wide range of 
                                      versatility. In addition to camping and 
                                      other outdoor recreational activities, they 
                                      can be used for many additional purposes 
                                      such as visiting special interest outdoor 
                                      shows, tailgating at sporting events and 
                                      much more.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="right"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/on-the-road-scotland.jpg" alt="On the road - Scottish west coast" width="180" height="240"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;On 
                                    the road in Scotland, UK &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="right" width="190"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/pemaquid-point-lighthouse.jpg" alt="Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Maine" width="180" height="240"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Maine, USA &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="right"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/stonehenge.jpg" alt="Stonehenge" width="187" height="280"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt; 
                                    &lt;h2&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt; 
                                  Stonehenge, UK&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="right"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/masada.jpg" alt="King Herod's palace, Masada" width="187" height="280"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt; 
                                      Herod's Northern Palace,&lt;br&gt;
                                      Masada , Israel&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/normandy.jpg" width="180" height="240"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt; 
                                    &lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Normandy, 
                                      France &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/new-zealand-south-island.jpg" alt="South Island, New Zealand" width="187" height="280"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt; 
                                    &lt;h2&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt; 
                                      South Island,&lt;br&gt;
                                      New Zealand &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;                                  &lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/venice-carnival.jpg" alt="Carnival in Venice, Italy" width="180" height="240"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;                                    Carnival in Venice, Italy &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
                                &lt;/tr&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.campertrails.com/image-files/barcelona-market.jpg" alt="BARCELONA MARKET" width="180" height="240"&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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                                  &lt;td align="center"&gt;&lt;font color="#006600" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>10 Reasons to take an RV Vacation</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/23/10-reasons-to-take-an-rv-vacation.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-23:3c531016-c08c-4399-bc4a-600625238a98</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Rv Vacation" /><updated>2011-03-24T02:30:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-24T02:30:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Perhaps you have wondered about taking an RV vacation.   It seems 
like fun and you'd like to try it, but you aren't sure if it's for you. 
   As baby boomers take to the road, the RVing pastime and lifestyle are
 becoming increasingly popular.  

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have a hint of the RV itch, then here are 10 common reasons for taking an RV vacation: 

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&lt;a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-1620318-6268973" target="_blank"&gt;
&lt;br&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;b&gt;Getting Back to Nature: &lt;/b&gt;   If you are interested in the great 
outdoors, an RV is a great way to vacation.  You can visit state or 
national parks, tour famous landmarks and simply enjoy some fresh air 
and natural settings. Take a hike or go fishing.  Try white water 
rafting or canoeing. Play some golf, go swimming, ride your bike. Get 
some exercise or simply do nothing but enjoy your surroundings. 

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Comforts of Home: &lt;/b&gt;   With an RV vacation,
 you can have the best of both worlds. Enjoy the great outdoors with 
more creature comforts than tent camping.  Whether you own an RV or try a
 rental, most RVs are well equipped.  You will likely have a kitchen 
with microwave, fridge and stove, a TV and VCR, beds, living and dining 
areas and bathroom with shower. Many RVs have slide out rooms that 
increase the living area at the touch of a button.  You can sit outside 
under your awning, get out of the rain if the weather changes, and turn 
on the air conditioner if it gets too hot. 

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=102902&amp;amp;BID=13674"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Family Matters:  &lt;/b&gt;  Family members of all ages tend to 
connect with each other when they are away from their normal routine 
enjoying a simpler lifestyle.  Remember that family togetherness can be a
 double-edged sword.  While the RV is comfortable, it is a small living 
area for a large family.  If you are renting, bear this in mind in 
choosing the size of your rental RV.   During the day, try to spend time
 outdoors or in different activities, so that each family member gets a 
bit of personal space and time for themselves. But the minor logistics 
can be managed.  

&lt;p&gt;The general consensus among RVing families is that an RV vacation 
tends to bring the family closer together with more communication and 
the sharing of good times. 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cool for Kids: &lt;/b&gt;  An RV vacation can be a 
great way to travel with children.  They can go out to play or take part
 in campground activities. There are likely to be other kids to meet and
 new places to explore. Children of all ages will enjoy an old-fashioned
 campfire complete with stories, songs and stargazing.  And most kids 
think it's pretty cool to be in an RV "home on wheels". 

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Campgrounds: &lt;/b&gt;   There are many choices in 
campgrounds and RV parks.  In peak season and tourist areas, you should 
make reservations.  Look for the amenities that are important to you.  
Campgrounds may have swimming pools, lakes, boating, fishing ponds, 
miniature golf, playgrounds, hiking trails, game rooms, walking or bike 
paths, tennis courts and activities for kids and adults.  You may find 
dances, barbeques, contests or other entertainment.  Consider the size 
and setting of the campsites and check out overall campground ratings in
 campground directories. Also consider proximity to other attractions or
 landmarks that you want to visit on your RV vacation.  

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Flexibility: &lt;/b&gt;   In an RV, you have the 
flexibility to change locations if you get the whim.  But take this with
 a grain of salt.  For popular destinations, you may not be able to pick
 up and find another campground without a reservation.  You also want to
 strike the right balance between seeing different areas, the amount of 
time spent driving and ensuring you have enough time to relax.  Cautions
 aside, an RV can give you a lot of freedom and spontaneity.   RV travel
 appeals to an inner pioneering spirit and allows you to create your own
 adventure as you go along your way.  You can explore the country at 
your own pace or take off for last minute mini-vacations, tailgating 
events and weekend trips.  There are all sorts of 
&lt;a href="http://www.your-rv-lifestyle.com/rv-travel.html"&gt;destinations for an RV vacation.&lt;/a&gt;


&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Affordability: &lt;/b&gt; The question of whether it is
 cheaper to take an RV vacation doesn't have a "one size fits all" 
answer.   The comparison really depends on the type of vacations you 
would take instead, as well as the way in which you plan to RV.    For a
 one-time trip, you can compare the costs of renting a suitable RV to 
the costs of hotels, airfare or other means of travel.   Or if you are 
considering regular RV vacations, you may want to purchase a motorhome 
or towable trailer.  In this case, you would need to factor in operating
 costs, maintenance and the purchase price. 

&lt;p&gt;In an RV, you can save money by cooking meals at home vs. dining out.
  You can minimize expenses if you take advantage of activities and 
amenities already included in the campground rate.   Fuel expenses can 
be managed by reducing the distances traveled and staying longer at a 
given campground or park. 

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
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&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Driving the RV: &lt;/b&gt; Driving yourself gives you control over
 where you go and the pace of your travel.  You don’t have the hassle of
 airline counters and keeping to schedules.  You can stop and take a 
break when you choose.   You don't need a special license to drive an 
RV.  Sure, it takes some getting used to -- but the number of RVs on the
 road should tell you that it is doable.   Practice on your own (or with
 one other person) before you load up your passengers.   Take advantage 
of any classes available through your dealer or one of the many RV 
organizations. 

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;How about a relaxing vacation for a change?  &lt;/b&gt;  
How many times have you returned from a trip saying you need a vacation 
from the vacation?  Now don't kid yourself - if you are the type  who 
likes to schedule all the details of a trip, that's not going to change 
simply because you are traveling in an RV.  But in choosing an RV 
vacation, you may shift your thinking and be more apt to use your time 
off as an opportunity to truly relax and unwind.  

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Test out the RV Lifestyle: &lt;/b&gt; The RV vacation 
may serve as a test drive to gauge your overall interest in the RV 
lifestyle.  There are RVers who spend several weeks per year in RV 
travel.  Other RVers take off for months.  Snowbirds are RVers who make 
an annual trek to warmer climates for the winter season.   And then 
there are fulltime RVers whose only home is their RV.  Many of these 
people started out by vacationing in an RV as a way to try out the RV 
lifestyle. 
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Campground Etiquette</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/23/campground-etiquette.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-23:82662999-ee7b-4723-847b-708d3b503d4e</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Best Alaskan Campgrounds" /><updated>2011-03-24T02:28:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-24T02:28:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;h2 style="text-align: center;"&gt;Minding Your Manners &lt;br&gt;&lt;small&gt;10 Tips for Campground Etiquette&lt;/small&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;RVing is supposed to be fun.  And some simple campground etiquette 
helps to keep it that way for everyone.  If you are starting out or need
 a refresher, here are 10 tips on minding your camping manners to make 
your stay enjoyable.  
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&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow the rules: &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
 Individual parks usually hand you a copy of their rules when you 
register.  Adhering to these rules is one of the basics of campground 
etiquette.  It makes things easier for everyone involved – you, your 
neighbors and the park operators.  Typical guidelines include reduced 
speed limits on campground roads for the safety of all involved.  You 
are typically expected to unhook a dinghy before driving to your site.  
There are usually defined quiet hours when you should keep the noise 
down, turn off outdoor lights, generators - basically, the party is 
over. 

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Eliminate pet peeves:  &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
 Literally. Pick up after your pets.  Stop excessive or extended 
barking. Don’t leave a howling dog unattended to bother the neighbors.  
Use a leash. Even if Spot is friendly, not everyone is an animal lover. 
  Good pet-etiquette on your part helps ensure that the many RVers with 
pets are welcome at campgrounds.

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Parking the rig:  &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
 Sometimes it is very clear how to orient the rig on a site – you may 
even have a cement pad.   But in many cases, the only guidepost will be 
the hookup for electric and sewer. General campground etiquette is to 
stay on your side of that hook-up, and not have awnings or slide-outs 
encroaching on the site next door.   Look at the campground map for a 
clue about preferred orientation.  Or, look around you to see how other 
rigs are angled, if they are centered on sites or close to the utility 
hook up.  You will get the most out of the space you have (and so will 
your neighbors) if you are all situated the same way.   There are bound 
to be exceptions – we have been in many campgrounds with no uniformity 
in the size, shape or orientation of sites.  The main objective in these
 cases is to just “guess the site” and fit the RV into it.  But even 
then, the idea is to park in a way that gets everyone their fair share 
of privacy and room under their respective awnings.  Common sense and 
campground etiquette go hand in hand. 

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Late arrivals: &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
 If you are arriving at a park after normal quiet hours, attempt some 
degree of stealth behavior.  Not that it is easy to be unobtrusive 
pulling in an RV.  But keep the set-up to the minimum required for the 
night.  Your neighbors will understand that you need to pull in and hook
 up.  They have probably been in the same situation.  But they will lose
 patience if they spend an hour listening to loud conversation, slamming
 doors and arguments over how to level the rig.  Do what is essential 
and remember that tomorrow is another day.  The same sort of courtesy 
should be used if you are making an early morning departure.  Don’t keep
 the engine idling for an hour before you leave.  Tidy up your campsite 
the night before.  

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sewer connections: &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
 Do them right. Make them secure.  No torn hoses. In most places, your 
sewer connection faces the side where you neighbor has their “patio” 
area.  Another time where being discreet and careful is part of good 
campground etiquette.  
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Washing the RV:  &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
Most campgrounds will not allow washing to avoid wasting water, high 
water bills, muddy sites, etc.   Read the rules. You usually have to get
 by with a small bucket and rag and/or waterless cleaner to just do 
minimal spot cleaning.  If you are lucky enough to find a place where 
you can really wash the RV, use common sense.   Don’t have the water 
flowing when you aren’t actually using it.  Watch the spray – your 
neighbor may not be interested in having their rig washed.  In fact, it 
makes for friendly campground etiquette if you let you neighbor know 
ahead of time that you plan to wash your rig.  That way, they can close 
any windows or put away articles that might inadvertently get wet.  

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;No trespassing: &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
 When we first started out, a fellow RVer came over and asked if he 
could look around on “our property” for something he had lost, a paper 
that had blown out of his car the night before.   We appreciated his 
asking first, and were somewhat amused by the term “our property”.  But 
in fact, one of the unspoken rules of campground etiquette is that you 
stay off occupied sites.  For the time a camper is on a site, it is 
their space and their privacy should be respected.  If you are taking a 
stroll around the campground, the operative word is “around”.  Stay on 
roads and pathways – don’t cut through your neighbors’ turf.  

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Around the campfire:  &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
Before you light it, make sure it is permitted, and follow any rules the
 campground may have.  Do not use your firepot as a garbage can. There 
is sure to be a trash can available in your rig or on the park premises.
  No one likes to pull into a site with a firepot full of beer cans or 
the remains from someone else’s dinner the night before.  

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keeping up the neighborhood:  &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
In general, be tidy. RVing is an outdoor pastime and RVers are generally
 an easy going lot.  But there is a point where too much stuff laying 
around outside the RV starts to look sloppy.  Trash or anything loose 
that can blow around is a definite no-no. 

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Do unto others: &lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;
 When in doubt, follow the golden rule. If you aren’t sure of the proper
 campground etiquette for something, think about how you would like to 
be treated.  If you are concerned that something might bother your 
neighbor, your best bet is just to ask them.   If you find yourself in a
 situation where your neighbors or park operators are doing something 
that you find intolerable, politely address the subject with them.  If 
that doesn’t work, consider moving to another site or another 
campground.  You are in an RV after all. 

&lt;p&gt;
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&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>RV Turning</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/23/rv-turning.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-23:d833dc15-51cc-4d8f-8b3a-99b0d1b4f717</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Rv Advice" /><updated>2011-03-24T02:27:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-24T02:27:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Experienced RV drivers share the tips they wish someone had given them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"If you try backing up for the first time at a campground, you might hit something and make a spectacle of yourself. Practice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;parking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;before
 going anywhere. If you never master it, ask for assistance. It's the 
nature of RV enthusiasts to help each other." --Bob Livingston, vice 
president and group publisher, MotorHome magazine"Get meticulous&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;directions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;. Let people know you're&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;driving&lt;/p&gt;a
 36-foot motor home and need the straightest, easiest route. Making a 
U-turn in an RV is a nightmare. You stop traffic. It's a major deal." 
--Mike Marriner, cofounder</content></entry><entry><title>RV Advice</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/23/rv-advice.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-23:3b11ce6d-e4c6-484d-a33c-7077c209f07a</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Rv Advice" /><updated>2011-03-24T02:26:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-24T02:26:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;As we wind our way around the country, we are reminded of RV advice 
like the following tips -- which might just come in handy for your 
travels:   

&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Selecting a Site&lt;/b&gt;:  
When you are lucky enough to pull into a park where you can choose your site, here are a few things to bear in mind: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;li&gt;Where is the sun?  And what is its path, relative to how the 
site is oriented?  You may want to avoid a site where the sun will be 
beating down on your patio area, just when you want to be out enjoying 
the late afternoon and evening.   On the other hand, you might want to 
take advantage of a spectacular sunset view, if you are equipped with an
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&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Where is the signal?  If having satellite TV is 
important to you, then look for an unobstructed view of the southern 
sky.  Remember that the tradeoff of &lt;i&gt;no trees&lt;/i&gt; may mean &lt;i&gt;no shade&lt;/i&gt;. 

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Where are the restrooms?  Some people want to be 
near the restrooms and/or showers.  Others may want to be far away.  If 
it makes a difference to you, take a look around. 

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Another bit of RV advice is to look at the traffic 
pattern within the campground.  If you don't want a lot of cars or foot 
traffic going past your site, then check it out as you make your 
selection.  Or you might want to be right in the thick of things. 

&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Is there sufficient space?  Ideally, you will have a
 site big enough for your tow vehicle and RV.  Also consider the width 
of the site – for instance, when your RV is sitting level, will the 
picnic table fit or will it be sitting on a slope that renders it pretty
 useless?  
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Avoid sharp moves. &lt;/b&gt; 
Specifically, avoid the temptation to pull into a place (shopping 
center, parking lot, etc.) on impulse.  If at all possible, try to look 
before you leap. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;For one thing, you want to avoid pulling into a place where you will
 have no way to get around or get out.  This is particularly important 
RV advice for a large motorhome towing a car, where you can’t back up.  
 It’s a real pain  if you end up in a position where you can’t move 
forward,  and have to unhook the toad to get you rig out of the way of 
other vehicles.   
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Another thing to guard against is a move into a lot without 
checking the grade of the entrance.  An unanticipated slope taken a bit 
too fast and you might end up damaging your back end or undercarriage.
 &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Of course you won’t always be able to see what you are 
getting into ahead of time and will have to take a chance.  If you MUST 
stop and a given place is your only opportunity – well, go slow and keep
 your fingers crossed.   Depending on your specific circumstances, it 
might be a  better option to drive further up the road.  If you are in a
 motorhome with a car in tow, it might be prudent to find a place to 
detach the toad and use it to scope out the situation.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Buyer beware: &lt;/b&gt; 
RV advice at the RV fuel pumps - advertised fuel prices may be 
misleading.  If you see a great price on the signs, make sure you know 
if taxes are included or not. Some fuel stations post the price for tax 
exempt purchases (which applies to some truckers doing interstate 
traffic). This gets the unknowing driver into the station, and more 
likely fueled up, before the real price is discovered. &lt;b&gt;like the “red roads”&lt;/b&gt;:  
You will probably hear this RV advice from many veteran RVers...if you 
can, take your time and take the scenic roads.  The term “red roads” 
generally refers to those routes shown on maps as red lines AND which 
also have some marking denoting them as scenic routes.  For example, our
 road atlas denotes scenic routes with a series of dots (….). 
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&lt;p&gt;Don’t take the “red roads” terminology too literally – not all red 
roads on a map or RV road atlas are scenic, and the scenic roads are not
 always red.  The “red road” concept simply refers to the preference of 
many RVers to avoid the busy interstates, and instead travel the back 
roads to see the local communities and landscapes of the country. 

&lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Kachemak Bay State Park</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/19/kachemak-bay-state-park.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-19:7e879360-8e04-4fd8-a912-941b1fc3fb4f</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Alaska Campgrounds" /><updated>2011-03-19T17:01:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-19T17:01:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Holding the record for being the first state park in Alaska the 
Kachecmak Bay State Park is also the only wilderness park in the state. 
Home to many marine life creatures, visitors can often observe otters, 
seals, and whales, as well as land animals like moose, bears, and 
wolves. Camping is allowed in most areas of the state park, and although
 there is not a strict campground location, there are areas with 
fireplaces, outhouses, tent platforms, and information set up throughout
 the area.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Cabins are available for rent in several locations of the park as 
well, and come equipped with quite a few amenities at prices ranging 
from $50-$65 nightly. With its roving wildlife and beautiful land this 
state park’s camping locations offer campers opportunities for hiking, 
fishing, and boating.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Alaska is a mysterious land that has been largely untouched in this 
modern world. While staying at Alaska’s campgrounds within state parks 
you get to experience the best that this beautiful area has to offer, at
 a reasonable price, and in a convenient location.&lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Chilkoot</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/19/chilkoot.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-19:08e8a5b0-44a7-4213-9f26-c0cb0d3542d0</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Alaska Campgrounds" /><updated>2011-03-19T16:59:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-19T16:59:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;This 80-site campground is located within the Chilkoot State Park, 
and rests at the outlet of the Chilkoot Lake into the Chilkoot River. 
Because of its location, from June until October this campground offers 
some of the best salmon fishing in Alaska. With the large amount of 
salmon also come large amounts of bears; so be sure to brush up on your 
bear behavior before booking a stay here.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Basic amenities are included for a nominal fee and firewood is 
available at an additional cost as well. There are hiking trails and 
boat access, making this an ideal campground for an avid fisherman.&lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Eagle River Campground</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/19/eagle-river-campground.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-19:e47e6b94-6198-4126-a602-7703880ecba8</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Alaska Campgrounds" /><updated>2011-03-19T16:58:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-19T16:58:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Located within Chugach State Park, the third largest state park in 
the United States, Eagle River Campground offers its campers a variety 
of activities to choose from. Whether you want to go white water 
rafting, fishing, or hiking, the facilities to do so can be found here. 
Campground guides are also available to answer any questions that you 
may have during your stay.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For a fee of $15 per night, you have access to basic amenities such 
as flush toilets, water, picnic tables, and a dump station. Although the
 amenities are not first class, the views and surrounding wildlife more 
than make up for it.&lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Byers Lake Campground</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/19/byers-lake-campground.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-19:762ebb87-b547-4844-b99c-b0ed4efd7ec1</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Alaska Campgrounds" /><updated>2011-03-19T16:54:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-19T16:54:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;Located on Byers Lake under a beautiful mountain ridge, you can catch
 glimpses of Mt. McKinley from your campsites at this campground in the 
Denali State Park. The 66 campsites here come equipped with the basics 
and access to fishing and boating are available.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The grounds are well maintained by the park and trails are scattered 
around the campground too. There is a moderate nightly fee charged and 
an RV is required. Campers can enjoy relaxing on the lake while gazing 
up at the delicate snow covered mountains at this beautiful location.&lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Alaska Campgrounds</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/19/alaska-campgrounds.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-19:4de5f982-927e-4e42-8c4d-9423bb174d57</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Alaska Campgrounds" /><updated>2011-03-19T16:45:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-19T16:45:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;p&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;The Alaska Campground Owner's Association (ACOA)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;
 represents campgrounds throughout Alaska and is a member owned  
non-profit.&amp;nbsp; Our vision is to provide  outdoor hospitality excellence to
 the camping public in Alaska.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;font size="4"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskacampgrounds.net/logos/camper-index.jpg" alt="ACOA" align="left" width="225" height="320" hspace="5"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;The
 Alaska RV park and  campground members of ACOA are generally privately 
owned, and each Alaskan  campground is as unique as its owner!&amp;nbsp;  
Wherever you are in Alaska,  you are never far from an ACOA campground.&amp;nbsp;
  Because of the variety of members and services offered, we are able to
  meet the needs of campers from all backgrounds.&amp;nbsp;  We understand that 
you are looking for your own unique Alaska traveling experience, and 
strive to  fulfill your expectations.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;Are you looking  for a peaceful camping site by a lake
 or near a glacier? A park with the  conveniences of the city? Access to
 local tourist activities?&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Our parks can accommodate your traveling  
style, whether you are traveling in a motor home, fifth wheel, pop-up, 
or tent  camping.&amp;nbsp; Many of our members also offer  room and cabin 
rentals.&amp;nbsp; We can meet many  of your other traveling needs as well. While
 there may be other camping choices  in Alaska, &amp;nbsp;ACOA members offer 
amenities such as Shower  and Laundry Facilities, Wi-Fi and Dial-up 
Modem access, Cable Television,  Dining, Gift and Convenience Shops, 
Local Information and Activity Booking, and  much more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;
  &lt;br&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p align="left"&gt;&lt;font size="3"&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.alaskacampgrounds.net/motorhomematsu%20%282%29.jpg" alt="Motor Home" align="left" width="210" height="141" hspace="5"&gt;We invite you  to pour yourself a cup of coffee, find a comfortable spot and take your time  exploring our site.&amp;nbsp; Use our&lt;a href="http://www.alaskacampgrounds.net/campground-map.html"&gt; interactive  map&lt;/a&gt;
 to discover RV parks and campgrounds throughout the state.&amp;nbsp; Click on a 
number on the map to view that  member’s website.&amp;nbsp; Many member websites 
 provide wonderful resources for activities in their area in addition to
 their  accommodation information.&amp;nbsp; Whether it is  hiking and fishing 
adventure in the great outdoors, Alaskan native culture, or  sightseeing
 you are looking for, we are confident this directory will help you  
find just that and more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content></entry><entry><title>Williwaw Campground</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/19/williwaw-campground.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-19:b4d298a5-c34c-4799-9a98-b918f03b45ca</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Best Alaskan Campgrounds" /><updated>2011-03-19T16:44:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-19T16:44:00Z</published><content type="html">Williwaw Campground was just the type of National Forest one that we 
like to visit.  The sites were wooded and private and the campground had
 plenty of choices of sites.  The drive and sites were paved and 
contained a table and fire pit.  None had water or electricity.  We 
camped across from the river and watched the multitude of salmon 
swimming upstream.  A visitor was standing with his camera and said that
 a bear had just left the river after a dinner of fish.  We never saw 
him but found a nice hiking trail and beautiful view of a hanging 
glacier above the campground.  Being in a temperate rain forest the 
vegetation included ferns, moss, and aspen turning yellow.  It is a 
short drive to the Portage Visitor Center and Whittier Tunnel.  I would 
strongly recommend the Phillip's 26 Glacier Day Cruise in Whittier, a .8
 mile hike to Byron Glacier on a well maintained trail and a delightful 
walk on the toe of the glacier, and a visit to the Portage Glacier 
Visitor's Center.  There is a small sandwich and soup restaurant at the 
visitor's center of which I forget the name but it is good as well.  The
 campground is near the road so traffic can be heard until night but it 
is a beautiful setting surrounded by mountains and an easy 45 min to 1 
hour drive back to Anchorage.  Alaska is blessed with many public 
campgrounds and this is one of the best we visited in our 2 week trip.  
 We camped here in a Motorhome.</content></entry><entry><title>RV Fun Trip</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/12/rv-fun-trip.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-12:10b765f5-625e-4556-80f8-e20333bc2dea</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Rv Vacation" /><updated>2011-03-12T18:40:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-12T18:40:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"&gt;
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We started with a 1976 ChevyVan conversion that today would be referred to 
as a type&amp;nbsp;"B" motorhome. Over the years I've moved up to more 
comfortable &lt;a href="http://www.rvfuntrips.com/rvs/index.html" target="_top"&gt;RV accommodations&lt;/a&gt;. I've 
had two type&amp;nbsp;"C", Lazy Daze mini-motorhomes. My current "Cabin 
on the road" is a &lt;a href="http://www.rvfuntrips.com/rvs/knight.html" target="main"&gt;2002&amp;nbsp;Monaco&amp;nbsp;Knight&lt;/a&gt; 
type&amp;nbsp;"A" motorhome. &lt;br&gt;

&lt;img src="http://www.rvfuntrips.com/shared/spacer.gif" width="200" height="10"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
I started writing trip stories that I sent out to friends and family in paper 
form. At first we would write letters and put a photo or two in the envelope 
with each letter. This would take a lot of time writing individual letters 
and meant that we couldn't share all of our photos with all of our friends 
and families. After a while I put my stories up on a website. Putting my &lt;a href="http://www.rvfuntrips.com/stories/stories.html" target="_self"&gt;RV 
Fun Trip Stories&lt;/a&gt;, with pictures, on the web made it easy to share our 
motorhome adventures with our friends and relatives. Everybody can see all 
of the pictures at their convenience where ever they might be. For the most 
part, it has worked out very well. 
&lt;p&gt;
The trip stories have inspired a spin-off section that contains stories that 
come to mind while on a trip. However, the stories may not be about RV issues. 
During a trip story I may mention a thought with the phrase, "&lt;a href="http://www.rvfuntrips.com/another/main.html" target="_self"&gt;That's 
another story&lt;/a&gt;," meaning that it is a sidebar to the ongoing trip story. 
Rather than an actual sidebar, I put a link in a trip story to the story on the 
side. I've included some of these stories in a section of their own.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; I began to use the web to find RV information to help us plan our trips 
and to find help for RV related problems. I collected a set of web links that 
I found useful to us. So, I put the links up on a web page with the idea that 
the &lt;a href="http://www.rvfuntrips.com/websites.html" target="main"&gt;RV Links&lt;/a&gt; might be useful to other 
RVers as well.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt; With the popularity of TV satellite receivers and antennas I began collecting 
information of the various antennas. With some of the information I've collected, 
I put together a page to help make a decision of which &lt;a href="http://www.rvfuntrips.com/satellite.html" target="main"&gt;satellite 
antenna&lt;/a&gt; works best for each RV situation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
While traveling, it is nice to be able to "look down the road" 
to see what kind of weather to expect. A link to the &lt;i&gt;National. Weather 
Service Forecast Office&lt;/i&gt; — part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA) — has been provided on the left side of the RV&amp;nbsp;Fun&amp;nbsp;Trips 
home page. Just enter the city and state or the zip code for the area you 
plan to visit and click on the "go!" button. A page containing location 
specific weather information will open in a new browser window or tab. You 
can also click on the NOAA logo to get information from the &lt;a href="http://www.nws.noaa.gov/" target="_blank"&gt;National 
Weather Service&lt;/a&gt; of a more general nature about weather conditions over 
the United States. Let us know if you find this feature useful.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;
As befitting the changing nature of the web, the RV Fun Trips website will 
always be undergoing some changes. If you like what you see, come back occasionally. 
If you have any comments or suggestions, please send them to me at the following 
e-mail address: 
&lt;/p&gt;http://www.rvfuntrips.com/</content></entry><entry><title>Best RV Rental Company in Alaska</title><link rel="alternate" href="http://blog.bnbrv.com/2011/03/12/best-rv-rental-company-in-alaska.aspx?ref=rss" /><id>tag:blog.bnbrv.com,2011-03-12:2b17bf90-ce1a-4e92-bf4c-88abce5e002a</id><author><name>Rv Rental in Alaska</name></author><category term="Alaska RV Rental" /><updated>2011-03-12T18:38:00Z</updated><published>2011-03-12T18:38:00Z</published><content type="html">&lt;span id="EC_rolx_document" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;"&gt;After calling&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;every&lt;/span&gt; RV rental place in
Anchorage,&amp;nbsp;we&amp;nbsp;found B &amp;amp; B's&amp;nbsp;prices were lower than the rest,
and Pete's&amp;nbsp;attitude&amp;nbsp;was different than the others. The first thing we
noticed when we called was that he actually LISTENED to us and
answered&amp;nbsp;our&amp;nbsp;questions intelligently.&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; That was just the
beginning of a really wonderful business experience! There were&amp;nbsp;NO tricks
or unpleasant surprises. On the contrary, Pete and his son went out of their way
to do more for us than we'd contracted for and had expected...and at no
additional charge!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; How refreshing it was to find
a business that&amp;nbsp;still provides MORE service than advertised, and&amp;nbsp;yet
charges&amp;nbsp;NO MORE&amp;nbsp;than&amp;nbsp;they say!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Our two weeks in Alaska were
fantastic...thanks in large part to our very positive experience in
renting&amp;nbsp;from B &amp;amp; B. It was all good!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;
&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;
Dean Ebel &amp;amp; Viola King&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Shreveport, LA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"&gt;P. S. If you have specific questions you'd like
to ask about our rental experience with B &amp;amp; B, please feel &amp;nbsp;free to
call us. Our home number is (318) 686-5583.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;</content></entry></feed>
